Dear readers & supporters of our work,
Global crises and conflicts are intensifying, wars are dominating politics and public debate, and right-wing political movements are on the rise. Many people who are affected by oppression and war, as well as those who are marginalized by globalized capitalism, are having a hard time.
We are committed to a life in dignity and justice, in harmony with the natural environment and wellbeing for all. Be it, as described in this newsletter, in the initiative for just and sustainable energy on Mayotte, or our work in Iraq, which we would also like to reflect on with our guests at the upcoming event on visions of Mosul after the conflict. The aims are also reflected in the descriptions of our colleague Clara’s experiences during her professional and personal development.
Our actions aim to make support superfluous. We invite you to join us in striving for psycho-social and socio-political conditions that eliminate suffering and injustice, and we are grateful for your support of and interest in our work. We have hope for a more peaceful together.
Warm Wishes,
Lena and the Hudara team
Voices from the Field
Lessons learned from working for Energy Communities in Mayotte
Aiming to re-shape the energy system in Mayotte, the MAESHA project is a part of an initiative to decarbonise EU islands. Of the five islands that will participate in an energy transition, Mayotte is the first to try and test an innovation project of this kind. Curious to hear how the project is going so far, as it hits its half-way mark, Hudara’s Communications Manager Clara sat down with Anna Siegert, who managed the MAESHA project at Hudara for two years, to get her perspective. Anna re-visits challenging moments and reflects on the personal experience of participating in a project of this scope with 21 direct partners and numerous associates, a budget of 11.8 million and a timeline of 4 years.
Puzzling pieces together
Gendered Realities in Women’s Lives: A Reflection on the Case of Iraq
All over the world, women are generally confronted with less autonomy, limited resources and restricted freedom. In Iraq, there were advances in the social status of women during certain historical periods of the 20th century. However, subsequent political changes characterized by the rise of tribal groups and conservative factions, as well as several waves of armed conflict and economic degradation, have systematically undermined these gains. Several generations of women in Iraq have faced oppression, including lack of freedom, limited access to education and restricted employment opportunities. All of these experiences affected their well-being, yet the narrative of hope and resistance, both personal and collective, has persisted in their stories.
Happenings
Visions of Mosul: Rebuilding in Resilience
Mosul is one of Iraq’s oldest cities. Historically serving as a trading point between East and West, Mosul’s position along the famous Silk Road shaped a rich religious and ethnic pluralism that still exists in the city today. For centuries, conflict, resistance and resilience have played a part in forming Mosul’s cultural, social and physical architecture. We warmly invite you to join us on Thursday July 25th for an evening of visual media and collaborative discussion, as we aim to bring Mosul’s process of rebuilding in resilience to Berlin, as we invite our guests to re-envision the diverse and dynamic city.
Get to know us!
Born and raised in Ireland, I grew up surrounded by nature. My childhood was punctuated by holidays to the West of Ireland, where brisk sea swimming and hikes in squelching bogs were daily occurrences.
We lived in Dublin, close-by to my grandmother, a Swedish/German woman with a strong accent and a love for nature. She lived in a terraced house overlooking the Irish sea, where my brother and I spent much of our childhood, picking apples in her garden and collecting shells on the seashore…
